Under the Hood
n Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the
dashboard.
3. Push the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock
mechanism, and open the hood.
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4. Lift the hood up most of the way. The hydraulic supports lift it up the
rest of the way and hold it up.
When closing the hood, lower it to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and
press firmly down with your hands.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike
the wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
Models with Auto Idle Stop: Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle
Stop function is activated.
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. Wait approximately three minutes after
turning the engine off before you check the oil.
n Checking the Oil
1. Open the hood. (See Opening the
Hood) Remove the dipstick (orange
loop).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth
or paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.
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